TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Odontonema cuspidatum
Odontonema cuspidatum, Odontonema strictum
Fire SpikeFamily: Acanthaceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Firespike is a showy evergreen shrub with sparse, stiff branches that grow mostly straight up to about 6 ft (1.8 m) tall. It has shiny dark green leaves with wavy margins and long pointed tips.From late summer through winter firespike produces abundant 9-12 in (23-30.5 cm) upright panicles of brilliant red tubular flowers. Firespike likes moist but well-drained soil. Once established it can tolerate all but the longest droughts. Softwood cuttings are very easy to root, and they will bloom in their first year. Specimen plant. Hummingbirds love it.
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Odontonema cuspidatum
Odontonema cuspidatum
Butterfly Bush - Odontonema is in full bloom again this time of the year! Spectacular Winter bloomer and butterfly attractor.
Fasciation on Odontonema cuspidatum
Fasciation on Odontonema cuspidatum
(flattened state of the stem)
Fasciation on Odontonema cuspidatum
(flattened state of the stem)
Fasciation on Odontonema cuspidatum
(flattened state of the stem)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/odontonema_cuspidatum.htm
Firespike. Showy bright red flowers, butterfly attractor. Will take sun or shade.
Plants are beautiful in bloom.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Plants are beautiful in bloom.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95